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Edict of Chandigarh
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This edict of Chandigarh was prescribed by Mon Le Corbusier, the planner of Chandigarh
for its citizens to follow in future The object of this edict is to enlighten the
present and future citizens of Chandigarh about the basic concepts of planning of
the city so that they become its guardians and save it from whims of individuals.
This edict sets out the following basic ideas underlying the planning of the city.
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The city of Chandigarh is planned to human scale. It puts in touch with the infinite
cosmos and nature. It provides us with places and buildings for all human activities
in which the citizens can live a full and harmonious life. Here the radiance of
nature and heart are within our reach.
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The city is composed of sectors. Each sector is ( 1/2 mile x 3/4 mile) 800 meters
x 1200 meters enclosed by roads allocated to fast mechanized transport and sealed
to direct access from the houses.
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Each sector caters for the daily needs of its inhabitants which vary from 5000 to
25000 and has a green strip oriented longitudinally stretching centrally along the
sector in the direction of the mountains. The green strip should stay un-interrupted
of the mountains. The green strip should stay un-interrupted and accommodate schools,
sports, walks and recreational facilities for the sector.
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Vehicular traffic is completely forbidden in the green strips where tranquility
shall reign and the curse of noises shall not penetrate.
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The roads of the city are classified into seven categories known as systems of 7
Vs as below :
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- V-1 Fast roads connecting Chandigarh to other towns.
- V-2 Arterial roads.
- V-3 Fast vehicular sector dividing roads.
- V-4 Meandering shopping streets.
- V-5 Sector circulation roads.
- V-6 Access roads to houses.
- V-7 Foot paths and cycle tracks.
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Buses will only ply on V-1, V-2, V-3 and V-4 roads. A wall shall seal the V-3 roads
form the sector.
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Certain areas of Chandigarh are of special architectural interest where harmonized
and unified composition of building is aimed at. Absolute architectural and zoning
control should remain operative.
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Along V-2 central (Dual carriage-ways, Madhya Marg and Uttar Marg where sky-line
heights, character and architecture of buildings as planned shall not be altered.
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No building shall be constructed north of the Capitol Complex.
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Along V-2 beyond dual carriage way, areas are reserved for cultural institutions
only and shall never have any residential buildings.
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Certain areas of Chandigarh are of special architectural interest where harmonized
and unified composition of building is aimed at. Absolute architectural and zoning
control should remain operative.
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Only such industries as are powered by electricity would be permitted in the Industrial
Areas so that atmosphere is saved from pollution.
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The lake is a gift of the creators of Chandigarh to the citizens to be at one with
nature, away from the hubbub of city life. There shall be no commercial exploitation
of the lake and its environment and its tranquility shall be guaranteed by banning
noises.
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The landscaping of this city bases on careful observation of the vegetation of India.
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Selected ornamental trees, shrubs and climbers have been planted according of colour
schemes to beautify it. In future planting and replacement, these principles must
be kept in view. There should be no haphazard replacement so that the avenues retain
their harmony and beauty. The Leisure Valley, the Rajindra Park and other parks
shall be developed as parks only and no building other than already planned shall
be permitted.
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The age of personal statues is gone. No personal statues shall be erected in the
city or parks of Chandigarh. The city is planned to breathe the new sublimated spirit
of art. Commemoration of persons shall be confined to suitably placed bronze plaques.
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The truthfulness of materials of constructions, concrete, bricks and stone shall
be maintained in all buildings and constructed or to be constructed.
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"The seed of Chandigarh is well sown. It is for the citizens to see that the tree
flourishes".
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Mon Le Corbusier
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